Artist Statement

Harriet Links, an emerging artist based in Hobart, Tasmania, finds her creative impulse rooted in a boundless curiosity cultivated through interactions with people and the natural world. Her process is shaped from travel and an abundance of rich life experiences. Harriet seeks to unravel the complexities of her identity and make sense of the evolving world that surrounds her.

Her artistic exploration delves into the intricacies of the human condition, shedding light on what it means to be a woman in today's dynamic and ever-changing global landscape. Harriet’s work is a visual testament to the ongoing journey of self-discovery.

Artist Biography

Harriet Links is an emerging artist based in Clifton Beach, Southern Tasmania. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, her artistic practice seeks to unravel the complexities of identity and explore the contemporary female experience. 

Using oil and mixed media, Harriet transforms layers of paint, shape and mark making into vibrant reflections of her inner self, inviting viewers to contemplate their own journey within the shared human experience.

Painting full-time since 2023, Harriet's work has graced many exhibitions across Tasmania and on the Mainland, additionally, her work is held in private collections in Australia and overseas. Harriet successfully held three solo shows in Hobart and Melbourne during 2024 and 2025. This year Harriet will have her fourth solo show at the Schoolhouse, Rosny Farm, Tasmania.

She was selected as a finalist many times in 2025. Such prizes include: National Emerging Art Prize, Sydney, Lethbridge Landscape Art Prize, Brisbane, The Next Big Thing Art Prize, Toowoomba, and Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart.